This Historic Oregon Tavern Dating Back To 1922 Is Still A Local Favorite Today

If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away along a quiet country road outside Hillsboro, surrounded by open farmland and a slower pace of life, sits a red building that has been feeding Oregonians for more than a century. There’s no big city buzz here, no trendy...

This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed

There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest food stops in Oregon. That’s exactly how many people discover Zigzag...

The 42 Best Oregon Mom & Pop Restaurants to Eat At in 2026

We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations from friends all over the state, we realized that wasn't going to work....

This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979

There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case quietly calls your name before you even sit down. In Tigard, Oregon, that...

New In-N-Out Near Portland Opens Thursday and It’s Expected to Draw Huge Crowds

If you’ve been waiting for another reason to make a quick trip across the river, this might be it. Southwest Washington is about to welcome a familiar favorite, and for plenty of Oregonians, it is going to feel like it’s right in the neighborhood. In-N-Out Burger is...
Search Intensifies for Missing Hunter in Mount Hood National Forest

Search Intensifies for Missing Hunter in Mount Hood National Forest

ESTACADA, Ore. — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has provided a new update in the search for 51-year-old Devon Dobek of Hubbard, who has been missing since Friday after failing to return home from a hunting trip in the Mount Hood National Forest. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, search operations expanded dramatically, with more than 100 trained personnel scouring rugged terrain southeast of Estacada. Improved weather conditions allowed crews to deploy additional drones, an Oregon National...

TRAVEL

Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Visit The Incredible Farm In Oregon Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Juicy Berries

Visit The Incredible Farm In Oregon Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Juicy Berries

Dappled light coming down through tree branches laden with juicy fruit, the smell of fresh air, the tinkle of laughter, and the sound of goats. Wait? Goats? Well it wouldn’t be a full farm experience if you didn’t get to visit some friendly farm animals while you’re there. Draper Girls Country Farm has made it their mission to open up the farming experience to you.

The Iconic Hiking Trail In Oregon That Will Transport You To Another World

The Iconic Hiking Trail In Oregon That Will Transport You To Another World

The gentle sound of icy water rushing down stream as it winds it’s way through the trees, wind passing through branches, and lapping water at the lake’s edge. Shady green forest, lava flows, gorgeous mountain views, waterfalls, and meadows. All of these things are waiting for you on the Green Lakes Trail in central Oregon.

FOOD & DRINK

Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!

Fall Is The Perfect Time To Work, Learn, and Play At The Scenic Oregon Coast

Fall Is The Perfect Time To Work, Learn, and Play At The Scenic Oregon Coast

Crisp mornings and warm autumn days are the perfect time to get out and experience adventure along the Oregon coast before winter sets in. The end of summer usually means back to school for the kids, and settling in at home for several months of routine as you plan...

Grown Adults Leave Disgusting Heaps Of Trash At Cannon Beach

Grown Adults Leave Disgusting Heaps Of Trash At Cannon Beach

Did your mommies not teach you how to clean up after yourselves? To add another layer of madness unfolding across our beautiful state right now, it absolutely enrages me to see the sheer lack of responsibility grown adults have while visiting the most beautiful areas...

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